Meet Ryan Rivers: OT & Emotional Resilience Trainer

Ryan Rivers is an occupational therapist who understands the emotional barriers to function firsthand. Early in his career, he noticed that many residents faced stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions that often went unaddressed in rehab—yet these directly affected their ability to heal.

Without the tools to support them or manage his own emotions, Ryan eventually experienced burnout himself. Hitting rock bottom became a turning point, leading him to discover Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and evidence-based tools for emotional resilience.

These practices helped him navigate stress, rediscover fulfillment, and better support clients in reducing the functional impact of emotional challenges. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, he supported the therapy teams, floor staff, and management in managing stress. 

Today, Ryan trains and mentors healthcare professionals to manage the emotional demands of caregiving and learn how to help their clients do the same—fostering resilience, purpose, and renewed enjoyment in their work and life.

Internal Environments

A Missing Link in OT

Within my first year of practice, it became clear there was a group of clients I simply couldn’t reach.  

I had been trained to modify tasks, address person factors, and adapt environments — yet none of these tools seemed to help them. These were the individuals whose fears, anxieties, and emotional discomfort created self-limiting behaviors and kept them from engaging in what really mattered. 

That’s when I began to recognize a gap in my training. I could modify the external environment, but not the internal one — the thoughts, emotions, and beliefs shaping their capacity to participate. 

Lacking this skill set limited the depth to which I could empower my clients. Because at the core of every meaningful occupation is one truth: It is meaningful because we care— and yet, caring also opens us to emotional discomfort, vulnerability, and even pain. 

As occupational therapists, it’s within our scope of practice to use evidence-based techniques that equip our clients to navigate emotional discomfort and expand their capacity to engage in meaningful occupations. When we do, we not only transform our clients’ lives — we elevate our profession as a whole. 

Evolving Your Masculine Summit

October 23–24, 2025 | 25+ Global Speakers | Free Online Event

Step into a new conversation about what it means to embody the masculine in today’s world.
The Evolving Your Masculine Summit brings together over 25 thought leaders, coaches, healers, and visionaries to explore the evolution of masculine energy—beyond outdated roles, expectations, and conditioning.

Through powerful interviews, experiential workshops, and live panels, you’ll discover:

• How to cultivate strength that’s rooted in presence, not performance

• The balance of masculine and feminine energies within yourself

• Embodied tools for healing, purpose, intimacy, and emotional freedom

• What it means to lead, love, and live authentically in modern times

This is more than a summit—it’s a global movement of awakening men and women redefining the masculine for a new era of wholeness.

Join the conversation. Awaken your inner warrior. Evolve your masculine

Work With Ryan to Create a Flow State

Testimonies

"Ryan really helped me approach my thoughts about this scenario in very helpful, healthy and loving way. It was very brief and quite simple, but extremely effective. I recommend his services without any reservation."

- Matt L. NP

"Ryan empowered me to leave a dysfuncitonal relationship by grounding me in realty, providng healing insights and giving me space to process. He now supports me in improving my relationship with myself. "

- Cami T. SLP

"Ryan’s skillset, demeanor, energy and experience is the perfect combination for anyone looking for coaching!! I know I’ll always carry the skills and lessons Ryan has helped me through for a lifetime!!"

- Kayla G. RN

The F.L.O.W. Method

Empowering People to Live Freely, Fully, and Unapologetically as Their Most Authentic Selves

The Flow Method is a transformative approach that helps you break free from outdated conditioning, reconnect with your authentic power, and create a life of ease, alignment, and fulfillment. By integrating mindset shifts with embodied practices, this method guides you to trust your intuition, navigate life with clarity, and step into your true essence.